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UPDATE
-- October
 One
Ton of Fun...
I thought burning man was going to be
the last of my adventures for the year.
But the very next weekend after returning,
Brian and I go and buy a one-ton generator
off Craig's list. Suffice it to say, no
one got hurt, we avoided getting ticketed
or arrested, we were threatened to get shot
at by a drunk hillbilly only once, and our
trailer is still somewhat useable after
its' twelve hour journey from Santa Clara
to Sebastopol. This 27 KW diesel/gasoline
hybrid was built in the 1940s, and since
it was designed to drop out of airplanes
into a war-zone, we fully expect our $500
investment to perform like a trooper once
we convert it to run on 180 proof alcohol
(after a bit of TLC of course).
Making 180
Until we get the new gennie up and running,
we are making 180 proof alcohol with electricity
from the grid. Looks like fuel will finally
be available this month at the depot. Rest
assured, you will get one of these alerts
the moment it becomes available at the pump!
Potluck Wine Opening Parties
Help us kick off our new operation by
joining us for a potluck dinner and wine
opening party. Bring a dish, and some work
clothes fit for light rain and cold weather.
We'll be meeting this Thursday from 3pm
to 7pm. Be sure to request directions by
sending email to admin@GreenEnergyNetwork.org
if you don't already know how to get there.
 If
you live or work in Sonoma County, consider
joining our user group. To find out how
you can become a member of Green
Energy Network, please visit our member
page or call 707-829-1714.
Or if you are interested in actively helping
us to produce our own, local, sustainable
source of ethanol, you may want to work
with our special interest group - Sebastopol
Ethanol Collective (SEC). The SEC has about
a dozen or so local folks finding sources
of feedstock, building stills, and making
fuel. Just send email to Damon@GreenEnergyNetwork.com
for more info.
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